01 June 2009, 01:19 PM
A Volvo that can be fuelled with electricity from a standard wall socket will be a reality in 2012. Swedish energy company Vattenfall and the Volvo Car Corporation are launching an industrial joint venture partnership to introduce plug-in hybrids on the market. The ground-breaking technology will considerably lower the environmental impact from traffic. In addition, owning a plug-in hybrid vehicle will be convenient since you can fuel up at home and fuel costs are significantly lower.
In January 2007, the Volvo
28 May 2009, 10:19 AM
Following the idea of promote and teach the art of Eco-Driving to minimize consumption and emissions, Ronn Motor Company joined forces with Nelson Philippe and I Drive Green.
Details are being addressed to incorporate the I Drive Green concept as another of Ronn Motors eco-friendly product offerings. At the same tim
07 May 2009, 09:46 AM
Audi is consistently pressing forward to improve fuel economy and CO2 emissions. Starting in the second quarter of 2009, the modular efficiency platform will benefit from additional new technologies: The on-board computer with the efficiency program and the start-stop system will raise the efficiency and convenience of the Audi models to a new level. By 2012 the fuel consumption of the Audi model range should drop by 20 percent.
Audi’s modular efficiency platform combines reduced consumption with great driveabil
07 May 2009, 09:36 AM
Good news for all owners of gasoline-powered Opel Insignia sedans or sports tourers: The new fahrmitgas.de autogas systems, developed in cooperation with Dutch world market leader Vialle, can cut fuel costs by half and simultaneously reduce CO2 emissions by some 12 percent.
In addition, fahrmitgas.de also upgrades the Insignia visually, with a striking 3D film kit, 20-inch light-alloy wheels and corresponding sport springs.
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27 April 2009, 04:29 PM
Enter your destination while keeping the road in view or changing the vehicle configuration - it's all possible at any time with the BMW i-Drive system. Using the central controller, the driver can easily select i-Drive functions with one hand.
And operation becomes even easier with the AC Schnitzer cover for the i-
16 April 2009, 03:55 PM
Enjoy unrestricted driving comfort and be prepared for every situation: you can achieve both with the AC Schnitzer high performance brake system for the BMW M3 (E90, E92, E93). The high quality brake system offers excellent performance and values which are usually only achieved by sports cars. In conjunction with the h
07 April 2009, 04:30 PM
General Motors Corp. and Segway today demonstrated a new type of vehicle that could change the way we move around in cities. Dubbed Project P.U.M.A. (Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility), GM and Segway are developing an electrically powered, two-seat prototype vehicle that has only two wheels. It could allow people to travel around cities more quickly, safely, quietly and cleanly - and at a lower total cost. The vehicle also enables design creativity, fashion, fun and social networking.
06 April 2009, 03:55 PM
Lightning Hybrids unveiled the prototype of its hybrid vehicle at the Denver Auto Show . In addition, the company's unique hydraulic-biodiesel hybrid drivetrain is on display.
The staff at Lightning Hybrids worked around the clock to finish the concept car. “The spring snow storm last week left parts stranded and pu
02 April 2009, 09:13 AM
MINI USA looks set to take a world lead in fuel efficiency with the announcement of a revolutionary magnetic propulsion system that will extend the range of its MINI E to several hundred, possibly even thousands of miles, on a single overnight charge of electricity.
Drawing on the same Magnetic Tow Technology (MTT)
25 March 2009, 03:55 PM
Captivating design, passion-fuelled driving enjoyment and outstandingly low CO2 emissions – these are the hallmarks of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé. Its sporty temperament is largely attributable to newly developed and modified engines, including a new four-cylinder powerplant with direct injection, which outperforms engines that boast a far higher displacement yet still succeeds in saving fuel. With a displacement of 2.2 litres, the engine in the Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Co
25 March 2009, 11:32 AM
Mazda Motor Corporation today commenced commercial leasing of the Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid, a hydrogen hybrid vehicle that offers substantially improved performance thanks to the addition of a hybrid system. Mazda is the world’s first automobile manufacturer to begin commercial leasing of a hydrogen hybrid vehicle; the first units will be delivered to local government authorities and energy-related companies during 2009.
The Premacy Hy
24 March 2009, 05:05 PM
Next-generation Prius will turn drivers into "bowser wowsers" with multiple driving modes and an energy monitor to help them achieve the best possible driving efficiency and fuel economy.
Drivers can select three "on demand" drive modes - EV, ECO and POWER - that supplement normal driving with new Prius' 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine, 60kW electric motor and seamless intelligent electronic transmission.
From start-up and at speeds up to 50kmh, new Prius can operate in EV (electric vehicle) mode, driving unde
